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Lands Department Consent Scheme

LACO CM No.

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Date of
Issue

LACO CM
No.1

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
(i)	Revised Form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase
(ii)	Use of Checklists for Applications
(As varied by LACO CM Nos. 1B, 40 and 67.)

23.6.1993

LACO CM
No.1B

Revised Checklist for Lands Department Consent Scheme -
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

9.12.1996

LACO CM
No.3

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Establishment of Land Registry Trading Fund and the consequential effect on processing consent applications
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

17.8.1993

LACO CM
No.7B

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Amendments to Form of ASP
(PDF file)
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

19.10.1994

LACO CM
No.8

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Revised form of Statutory Declaration
(As varied by LACO CM Nos. 29 and 40.)

15.7.1994

LACO CM
No.12

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Streamlining the processing of presale applications for residential units in PSPS Developments

14.2.1995

LACO CM
No.15

Land Authority Consent Scheme :-

I	Keeping Developers informed of case progress.
II	Amendments to approved forms of documents after consent.
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

7.11.1995

LACO CM
No.17

Land Authority Consent Scheme - Undertakings and Bank Undertakings
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

3.4.1996

LACO CM
No.23

Early consent to pre-sell non-residential premises

12.3.1997

LACO CM
No.25

Lands Department Consent Scheme -
Effect of Legal Services Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 1997
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

17.7.1997

LACO CM
No.26

Launch of Hotline on "Consents to sell Residential Units" - 2147 5475 with User Guide
(PDF file)
(As varied by LACO CM Nos. 26A and 40.)

19.11.1997

LACO CM
No.26A

Hotline on "Consents to sell Residential Units" - 2147 5475:
Enhancement of the service
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

11.5.1998

LACO CM
No.29

Lands Department Consent Scheme -
Streamlined procedures in processing consent applications and approvals of Deed of Mutual Covenant
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

1.5.1998

LACO CM
No.31

Lands Department Consent Scheme -
Provision of Sales Brochures to EAA, Consumer Council and SHPL
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

5.6.1998

LACO CM
No. 36

Breaches of Lands Department Consent - Preliminary Agreement
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

8.10.1998

LACO CM
No. 39

Amendments to Approved Form of Agreement for Sales and Purchase under the Consent Scheme
(As varied by LACO CM No. 40.)

21.5.1999

LACO CM
No. 40

Lands Department Consent Scheme for Sale of Units in Uncompleted Private Residential Developments (Excluding Private Sector Participation Scheme, Sandwich Class Housing Scheme and Flat for Sale Scheme) -
A comprehensive and consolidated Circular Memorandum on the administration of the Consent Scheme

(As varied by LACO CM Nos. 40A, 40B, 40C, 40D, 47, 48, 50, 51, 54, 60, 62 and 63.)

28.5.1999

LACO CM
No. 40A

Lands Department Consent Scheme for Sale of Units in Uncompleted Private Residential Developments (Excluding Private Sector Participation Scheme, Sandwich Class Housing Scheme and Flat for Sale Scheme) -
Relaxation of certain consent measures – sale of units exempted from registration and balloting
(RTF file)

21.7.1999

LACO CM
No. 40B

Lands Department Consent Scheme
Further relaxation of certain consent measures for private residential developments (excluding Private Sector Participation Scheme, Sandwich Class Housing Scheme and Flat for Sale Scheme)
(RTF file)

20.2.2001

LACO CM
No. 40C

Lands Department Consent Scheme -
Sale of units in uncompleted private residential developments (excluding Private Sector Participation Scheme, Sandwich Class Housing Scheme and Flat for Sale Scheme) :-

I	Disclosure of sales information.
II	No reference to be made to the Consent Scheme in Sales Brochures or Advertisements.
III	Balloting as an option to developers in public sale.
(As varied by LACO CM Nos. 40D and 62.)

10.12.2001

LACO CM
No. 40D

I.	Removal of 30% quota for internal sales
II.	Removal of restriction on one unit (with not more than 2 carparking spaces) per purchaser

3.12.2002

LACO CM
No. 47

Lands Department Consent Scheme -
Saleable area for utility platforms

9.8.2002

LACO CM
No. 48

Lands Department Consent Scheme :-

I.	Advertising of Units
II.	Requirement for 30% Investment
III.	Variations to the Standard Form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase (RTF file)
(As varied by LACO CM No. 62.)

22.8.2002

LACO CM
No. 49

Consent to tenancy prior to compliance with lease conditions
(RTF file)

30.11.2002

LACO CM
No. 50

Lands Department Consent Scheme :-
I.	Variation of terms for consent to sell uncompleted private residential developments
II.	Consent to sell pending completion of lease modifications (RTF file)
(As varied by LACO CM Nos. 60 and 62.)

13.2.2003

LACO CM
No. 51

Review of the Consent Scheme :-
I	The Working Group.
II	The New Measures.
(PDF file)

21.8.2003

LACO CM
No. 54

Review of the Consent Scheme :-
I	For all consents to sell.
II	For developments financed by building mortgage.
(PDF file)
(As varied by LACO CM No. 60.) (Appendix I replaced by LACO CM No. 54A) (Appendix II as varied by LACO CM No. 67)

8.7.2004

LACO CM
No. 54A

Revision of Statutory Declaration

(As varied by LACO CM No. 67)

28.6.2011

LACO CM
No. 60

Review of the Consent Scheme :-
(a)	Definitions of “Saleable Area” and “Other Areas”
(b)	Revised standard form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase (ASP)
(PDF file)
(As varied by LACO CM No. 62.)

10.10.2008

LACO CM
No. 62

Measures to enhance transparency in property sales and transaction prices for sale of residential units in uncompleted private developments

2.6.2010

LACO CM
No. 63

Lands Department Consent Scheme Measures to curb speculative activities

(As varied by LACO CM No. 66)

1.9.2010

LACO CM
No. 66

Revised standard form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase for sale of residential units in uncompleted private developments
(Word file)

11.11.2011

LACO CM
No. 67

Lands Department Consent Scheme -
Revised standard forms of
(iii) Agreement for Sale and Purchase and
(iv) Statutory Declaration
for sale of uncompleted units in non-residential developments
(Word file)

11.11.2011

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Approval of Deed of Mutual Covenant

LACO CM No.

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Subject

Date of
Issue

LACO CM
No.1

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
(i)	Revised Form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase
(ii)	Use of Checklists for Applications (PDF file)

23.6.1993

LACO CM
No.3

Land Authority Consent Scheme - Establishment of Land Registry Trading Fund and the consequential effect on processing consent applications
(Word file)
(As varied by LACO CM Nos. 21 and 34.)

17.8.1993

LACO CM
No.4

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Guideline for DMC for Private Slope Maintenance
(Word file)
(As varied by LACO CM No. 4A.)

9.9.1993

LACO CM
No.4A

Land Authority Consent Scheme –
Revised Guideline for Private Slope Maintenance
“Geoguide 5 – Guide to Slope Maintenance” – A recommended standard of good practice for slope maintenance
(Word file)
(As varied by LACO CM No. 56.)

3.7.1996

LACO CM
No.13

Applicability of DMC Guidelines for Industrial / Godown Lots
(Word file)

23.5.1995

LACO CM
No.21

The setting up of Legal Advisory Division, Government Property Agency
(Word file)
(As varied by LACO CM No. 34.)

31.7.1996

LACO CM
No.28

Approval of Deeds of Mutual Covenant –
Review of the requirement of Lease Approvals
(Word file)

15.12.1997

LACO CM
No.29

Lands Department Consent Scheme –
Streamlined procedures in processing consent applications and approvals of Deed of Mutual Covenant
(Word file)

1.5.1998

LACO CM
No. 34

Revised Provisions to be included in Deeds of Mutual Covenant in regard to the Provision of Government Accommodation within Private Developments –
GPA’s Guidelines and Checklist
(RTF file)

14.8.1998

LACO CM
No. 56
(Superseded)

Revised Guidelines for Deeds of Mutual Covenant
(PDF file)

7.4.2006

LACO CM
No. 64

Revised Guidelines for Deeds of Mutual Covenant
(PDF file)

28.6.2011

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Fees charged for services delivered by Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office

LACO CM No.

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Subject

Date of
Issue

LACO CM
No. 38

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Requirement to pay LACO fee prior to case processing
(Word file)

30.4.1999

LACO CM
No. 43
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 57

Fees charged for services delivered
by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO
(RTF file)

28.3.2001

LACO CM
No. 43A
(Superseded)

Fees charged for services delivered
by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office –
Addition of a new fee item
(PDF file)

4.6.2004

LACO CM
No. 43B
(Superseded)

Fees charged for services delivered
by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office –
Addition of a new fee item
(PDF file)

28.12.2004

LACO CM
No. 43C
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 57

Fees charged for services delivered
by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office -
Addition of a new fee item
(PDF file)

11.7.2005

LACO CM
No. 43D
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 57

Fees charged for services delivered
by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office -
Addition of a new fee item
(PDF file)

9.12.2005

LACO CM
No. 57
(Cancelled)

Fees charged for services delivered
by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO
(PDF file)

8.5.2006

LACO CM
No. 58

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) – Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO
(PDF file)

(As varied by LACO CM No. 58B.)

15.7.2008

LACO CM
No. 58A
(Cancelled)

Fees charged for services delivered
by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO for approval of Lease for Communication Network Areas
(PDF file)

8.10.2008

LACO CM
No. 58B

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) – Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO for specific items
(PDF file)

19.1.2012

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Re-organisation and relocation of Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Offices

LACO CM No.	Click Button to Download (Word format)	Subject	Date of Issue
LACO CM No. 21	(Word file)	The setting up of Legal Advisory Division, Government Property Agency (Word file)	31.7.1996
LACO CM No. 42	(Word file)	Relocation of the Islands Office of Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office to North Point Government Offices (Word file)	28.2.2000
LACO CM No. 44	(RTF file)	Relocation of the Sai Kung Office of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office to North Point Government Offices (RTF file)	23.3.2001
LACO CM No. 45	(RTF file)	Relocation of the Tuen Mun Office and the Tai Po Office of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (RTF file)	21.8.2001
LACO CM No. 52	(Word file)	Relocation of the Tsuen Wan & Kwai Tsing Office and the Railway Development Section of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (PDF file)	29.12.2003
LACO CM No. 53	(Word file)	Relocation of the Sha Tin Office of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (PDF file)	2.6.2004
LACO CM No. 55	(PDF file)	Relocation of the Kowloon Office of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (PDF file)	23.2.2005
LACO CM No. 59	(PDF file)	Relocation of the Apportionment and Government Rent Collection Section of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (PDF file)	1.9.2008
LACO CM No. 61	(PDF file)	Relocation of Land supply Section of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (PDF file)	27.1.2010
LACO CM No. 65	(PDF file)	Relocation of Land supply Section of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (PDF file)	7.11.2011

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Others

LACO CM No.	Click Button to Download (Word format)	Subject	Date of Issue
LACO CM No.5	(Word file)	Alienation of flats acquired under the Home Ownership and Private Sector Participation Schemes (Word file)	28.12.1993
LACO CM No.6	(Word file)	Mortgage or Charge of Flats under the Home Ownership Scheme / Private Sector Participation Scheme (Word file)	11.5.1994
LACO CM No.18	(Word file)	Cessation of practice of requesting the Land Registry for endorsement and attachment of modification documents and other documents to lease conditions (Word file)	10.5.1996
LACO CM No.22	(Word file)	Apportionment of Government Rent on Sale and Purchase of Property (Word file)	30.9.1996
LACO CM No. 32	(Word file)	Enquiries made in connection with title requisitions in property conveyancing (Word file)	19.6.1998
LACO CM No. 33	(Word file)	Applications for alteration of Memorandum and Articles of Association under Land Leases (Word file)	30.7.1998
LACO CM No. 37	(Word file)	Transfer of conveyancing services in relation to Home Ownership Scheme and Private Sector Participation Scheme flats to HD (Word file)	26.3.1999

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List by Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office Circular Memoranda Number

LACO CM No.

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LACO CM
No. 67

LACO CM
No. 66

Revised standard form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase for sale of residential units in uncompleted private developments

(Word file)

LACO CM
No. 65

Relocation of Land supply Section of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 64

Revised Guidelines for Deeds of Mutual Covenant
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 63

Lands Department Consent Scheme Measures to curb speculative activities
(PDF file)
(As varied by LACO CM No. 66)

LACO CM
No. 62

Measures to enhance transparency in property sales and transaction prices for sale of residential units in uncompleted private developments
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 61

Relocation of Land supply Section of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 60

Review of the Consent Scheme :-
(a)	Definitions of “Saleable Area” and “Other Areas”
(b)	Revised standard form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase (ASP)
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 59

Relocation of the Apportionment and Government Rent Collection Section of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 58B

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) – Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO for specific items
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 58A
(Cancelled)

LACO CM
No. 58

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) – Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO
(PDF file)

(As varied by LACO CM No. 58B.)

LACO CM
No. 57
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 58

Fees charged for services delivered
by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 56

Revised Guidelines for Deeds of Mutual Covenant
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 55

Relocation of the Kowloon Office of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 54A

Revision of Statutory Declaration

(PDF file)
(As varied by LACO CM No. 67)

LACO CM
No. 54

Review of the Consent Scheme : –
I	For all consents to sell.
II	For developments financed by building mortgage.
(PDF file) (Appendix I replaced by LACO CM No. 54A) (Appendix II as varied by LACO CM No. 67)

LACO CM
No. 53

Relocation of the Sha Tin Office of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 52

Relocation of the Tsuen Wan & Kwai Tsing Office and the Railway Development Section of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 51

Review of the Consent Scheme –
I	The Working Group.
II	The New Measures.
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 50

Lands Department Consent Scheme

I.	Variation of terms for consent to sell uncompleted private residential developments
II.	Consent to sell pending completion of lease modifications
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 49

Consent to tenancy prior to compliance with lease conditions
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 48

Lands Department Consent Scheme :-

I.	Advertising of Units
II.	Requirement for 30% Investment
III.	Variations to the Standard Form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 47

Lands Department Consent Scheme -
Saleable area for utility platforms
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 46
(Superseded)

Relocation of the Sha Tin Office of Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office

LACO CM
No. 45

Relocation of the Tuen Mun Office and the Tai Po Office of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 44

Relocation of the Sai Kung Office of the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office to North Point Government Offices
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 43D
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 57

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office -
Addition of a new fee item
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 43C
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 57

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office -
Addition of a new fee item
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 43B
(Superseded)

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office –
Addition of a new fee item
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 43A
(Superseded)

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office –
Addition of a new fee item
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 43
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 57

Fees charged for services delivered
by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 42

Relocation of the Islands Office of Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office to North Point Government Offices
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 41B
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 56

Revised Guidelines for Deeds of Mutual Covenant -
Guide to Slope Maintenance
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 41A
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 56

Revised Checklist for Applications of Deeds of Mutual Covenant –
New Checklist for Revised Guidelines
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No. 41
(Cancelled)

Please see
LACO CM No. 56

Revised Guidelines for Deeds of Mutual Covenant
(Word file)

LACO CM
No. 40D

I.	Removal of 30% quota for internal sales
II.	Removal of restriction on one unit (with not more than 2 carparking spaces) per purchaser (RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 40C

Lands Department Consent Scheme – Sale of units in uncompleted private residential developments (excluding Private Sector Participation Scheme, Sandwich Class Housing Scheme and Flat for Sale Scheme) : –
I	Disclosure of sales information.
II	No reference to be made to the Consent Scheme in Sales Brochures or Advertisements.
III	Balloting as an option to developers in public sale.
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 40B

Lands Department Consent Scheme
Further relaxation of certain consent measures
for private residential developments
(excluding Private Sector Participation Scheme, Sandwich Class Housing Scheme and Flat for Sale Scheme)
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 40A

Lands Department Consent Scheme for Sale of Units in Uncompleted Private Residential Developments (Excluding Private Sector Participation Scheme, Sandwich Class Housing Scheme and Flat for Sale Scheme) –
Relaxation of certain consent measures – sale of units exempted from registration and balloting
(RTF file)

LACO CM
No. 40

Lands Department Consent Scheme for Sale of Units in Uncompleted Private Residential Developments (Excluding Private Sector Participation Scheme, Sandwich Class Housing Scheme and Flat for Sale Scheme) –
A comprehensive and consolidated Circular Memorandum on the administration of the Consent Scheme
(Word file)

Note : The Annex and Appendices I to XVI of this circular are replaced by LACO CM No. 40A

LACO CM
No. 39

Amendments to Approved Form of Agreement for Sales and Purchase under the Consent Scheme
(Word file)

LACO CM
No. 38

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Requirement to pay LACO fee prior to case processing
(Word file)

LACO CM
No. 37

Transfer of conveyancing services in relation to Home Ownership Scheme and Private Sector Participation Scheme flats to HD
(Word file)

LACO CM
No. 36

Breaches of Lands Department Consent -
Preliminary Agreement -
(Word file)

LACO CM
No. 35
(Superseded)

Lands Department Consent Scheme –
I	Further Relaxation of Certain Consent Measures for Private Residential Developments.
II	Variation to the Standard Form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase.

LACO CM
No. 34

Revised Provisions to be included in Deeds of Mutual Covenant in regard to the Provision of Government Accommodation within Private Developments –
GPA's Guidelines and Checklist
(Word file)

LACO CM
No. 33

Applications for alteration of Memorandum and Articles of Association under Land Leases
(Word file)

LACO CM
No. 32

Enquiries made in connection with title requisitions in property conveyancing
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.31

Lands Department Consent Scheme -
Provision of Sales Brochures to EAA, Consumer Council and SHPL
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.30B
(Superseded)

Relaxation of Certain Consent Measures for Registration and Balloting for Luxury Private Residential Units

LACO CM
No.30A
(Superseded)

Lands Department Consent Scheme –
Variation to the Standard Form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase for Private Residential Units

LACO CM
No.30
(Superseded)

Lands Department Consent Scheme –
Relaxation of Certain Consent Measures for Private Residential Developments

LACO CM
No.29

Lands Department Consent Scheme –
Streamlined procedures in processing consent applications and approvals of Deed of Mutual Covenant
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.28

Approval of Deeds of Mutual Covenant –
Review of the requirement of Lease Approvals
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.27
(Superseded)

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO

LACO CM
No.26A

Hotline on “Consents to sell Residential Units” - 2147 5475 :
Enhancement of the service
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.26

Launch of Hotline on “Consents to sell Residential Units” - 2147 5475 with User Guide
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No.25

Lands Department Consent Scheme -
Effect of Legal Services Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 1997
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.24
(Superseded)

Lands Department Consent Scheme
Residential developments subject to the conditions of the Task Force on Land Supply & Property Prices –
Additional measures to stabilize residential property market and increase flat supply

LACO CM
No.23

Early consent to pre-sell non-residential premises
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.22

Apportionment of Government Rent on Sale and Purchase of Property
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.21

The setting up of Legal Advisory Division, Government Property Agency
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.20
(Superseded)

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO

LACO CM
No.19
(Superseded)

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Revised form of Monthly Return on Progress of sale of Units (Condition (y) of the standard consent letter for residential developments)

LACO CM
No.18

Cessation of practice of requesting the Land Registry for endorsement and attachment of modification documents and other documents to lease conditions
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.17

Land Authority Consent Scheme - Undertakings and Bank Undertakings
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.16
(Superseded)

Land Authority Consent Scheme –
Revised Consent Measures for Private Residential Units

LACO CM
No.15

Land Authority Consent Scheme : -
I	Keeping Developers informed of case progress.
II	Amendments to approved forms of documents after consent.
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.14
(Superseded)

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO

LACO CM
No.13

Applicability of DMC Guidelines for Industrial / Godown Lots
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.12

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Streamlining the processing of presale applications for residential units in PSPS Developments
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.11
(Superseded)

Provisions to be included in Deeds of Mutual Covenant in regard to the Provision of Government Accommodation within Private Developments

LACO CM
No.10
(Superseded)

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO

LACO CM
No.9
(Superseded)

Variations to Land Office Circular Memorandum No. 91 - Amended Guidelines for DMCs in Consent Cases

LACO CM
No.8

Land Authority Consent Scheme –Revised form of Statutory Declaration
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.7C
(Superseded)

Land Authority Consent Scheme –
Revised Form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase

LACO CM
No.7B

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Amendments to Form of ASP
(PDF file)

LACO CM
No.7A
(Superseded)

Revised Form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase

LACO CM
No.7
(Superseded)

Land Authority Consent Scheme –
New Measures for Sale of Residential Units prior to Compliance

LACO CM
No.6

Mortgage or Charge of Flats under the Home Ownership Scheme / Private Sector Participation Scheme
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.5

Alienation of flats acquired under the Home Ownership and Private Sector Participation Schemes
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.4A

LACO CM
No.4

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Guideline for DMC for Private Slope Maintenance
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.3

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
Establishment of Land Registry Trading Fund and the consequential effect on processing consent applications
(Word file)

LACO CM
No.2
(Superseded)

Fees charged for services delivered by the Legal Advisory and Conveyancing Office (LACO) –
Review of non-statutory fees charged by LACO

LACO CM
No.1B

Revised Checklist for Lands Department Consent Scheme –

Checklist A1 - for consents subject to LACO CM No. 7

Checklist A2 - for consents not subject to LACO CM No. 7

(Word file)

LACO CM
No.1A
(Superseded)

Revised Form of Checklist B for Applications for Approval of Deeds of Mutual Covenant

LACO CM
No.1

Land Authority Consent Scheme -
(i)	Revised Form of Agreement for Sale and Purchase
(ii)	Use of Checklists for Applications (PDF file)
(As varied by LACO CM Nos. 1B, 40 and 67.)

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